Killyleagh Castle looms right over the village, while Delamont Country Park brings woodland trails and a miniature railway just down the road.
Castle Ward pulls in Game of Thrones fans from across Ireland, and the lough draws divers, sailors, and wildlife watchers in equal measure. There are 48 places to visit within about 10 miles — a serious amount of choice for a day out with the family.
The best days out near Killyleagh
Killyleagh Yacht Club
Killyleagh Castle
Delamont Country Park
Delamont Miniature Railway
Delamont Adventure Playground
Pheasants Hill Farm
Winterfell Tours Castle Ward
Castle Ward (Winterfell)
Audley's Field & Castle (Dreadfort GoT)
Audley's Castle Strangford Lough Dive
Audley's Castle
The Narrows Sea Safari (Clearsky)
Strangford Lough Wildlife Centre
Fodder in the Woods
Clearsky Adventure Centre Castle Ward
Strangford to Castle Ward Shoreline
Quoile Castle
Saul Church
Lecale Way
Quoile Pondage National Nature Reserve
Strangford Dive Centre
DiveClub Northern Ireland
Exploris Aquarium
Strangford Lough Ferry
Strangford Bay Alpacas
Strangford Lough Boat Tours
Crossgar Golf Club
DV Diving
Struell Wells
Dunleath Urban Sports Park
Inch Abbey (Game of Thrones)
Downpatrick Golf Club
McGraths Farm Shop Ltd
The Saint Patrick Centre
Kaylee's Kidzone
Little Down Town
Down County Museum
Down Arts Centre
Rademon Estate Distillery
Strangford Lough Activity Centre
Down Cathedral
Omniplex Cinema Downpatrick
Downpatrick & County Down Railway
Down Leisure Centre
Finlay's Place
Strangford Lough Yacht Club
Kilclief Beach (Strangford)
Sketrick Castle
What's on near Killyleagh
- 1JulPond dippingCastle Espie
- 3JulVision — Comber LibraryComber Library
- 4JulDragonfly crafts with Boom StudiosCastle Espie
- 5JulCourtyard sessionsCastle Espie
- 7JulArt Exhibition by Jane McCaughey — Saintfield LibrarySaintfield Library
- 1AugLand, Light and Seasons — Killyleagh LibraryKillyleagh Library
Days out in Killyleagh — your questions
What are the best days out in Killyleagh?
Killyleagh Castle is a great starting point — it's free and right in the village. For a full day with the family, Delamont Country Park has woodland walks and a miniature railway. Castle Ward (Winterfell) is worth the short drive for Game of Thrones fans, and Exploris Aquarium is a favourite with younger kids.
What free things are there to do in Killyleagh?
Quite a few. Killyleagh Castle can be seen for free, and nearby Quoile Castle is a quiet ruin worth exploring. Audley's Field & Castle — the Game of Thrones Dreadfort location — is also free. The Strangford to Castle Ward Shoreline is a free coastal walk, and the Lecale Way is free to cycle or hike.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Killyleagh?
Down County Museum in Downpatrick is the main indoor option near Killyleagh. On a wet afternoon, Exploris Aquarium makes a solid backup — it's an aquarium, so the weather doesn't get in the way. Both are within easy reach of the town.
What's good for young children near Killyleagh?
The Delamont Miniature Railway is a big hit with small kids — a proper little train ride in a lovely country park. Exploris Aquarium is a great indoor pick, full of sea life to look at. Seaforde Gardens & Tropical Butterfly House is a calmer option, great for toddlers and young families.